What is this medicine?

IBUPROFEN; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (eye BYOO proe fen; soo doe e FED rin) is a combination of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and a decongestant. It is used to treat the aches and pains, congestion, and fever of the common cold, flu, or sinus problems.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:-bleeding problems-diabetes-heart disease or surgery-high blood pressure-kidney disease-not drinking fluids-severe vomiting or diarrhea-stomach ulcer or other problems-taken an MAOI like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate in last 14 days-thyroid disease-an unusual or allergic reaction to ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine, other fever reducers or pain relievers, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives-pregnant or trying to get pregnant-breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the package label. You can take it with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food. Try to not lie down for at least 10 minutes after you take the medicine. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction and need a smaller dose.

What if I miss a dose?

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:-bromocriptine-cidofovir-cocaine-ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate-methotrexate-pemetrexed-stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:-alcohol-alendronate-aspirin and aspirin-like medicines-cyclopropane-furazolidone-linezolid-ginkgo-mecamylamine-medicines for bladder problems-medicines for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat-medicines for chest pain like digoxin, nifedipine, verapamil-medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances-medicine for prostate-medicines for sleep during surgery-medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, enoxaparin, and dalteparin-other drugs for congestion, fever, inflammation, or pain-procarbazine-reserpine-steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone-St. John's Wort

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue -fast, irregular heartbeat -feeling faint or lightheaded, falls -hallucinations -high blood pressure -pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet -severe stomach pain -signs and symptoms of bleeding such as bloody or black, tarry stools; red or dark-brown urine; spitting up blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds; red spots on the skin; unusual bruising or bleeding from the eye, gums, or nose -signs and symptoms of a blood clot such as changes in vision; chest pain; severe, sudden headache; trouble speaking; sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg -trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine -unexplained weight gain or swelling -unusually weak or tired -yellowing of the eyes or skin Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):